Historisch Centrum
Antwerp
Visit Historisch Centrum
Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
Antwerp City Hall
Antwerp City Hall is just one of the places to see in Antwerp, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Plantin-Moretus Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Plantin-Moretus Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Carolus Borromeus Church
St. Carolus Borromeus Church is just one of the places to see in Antwerp, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: Unlimited Belgium Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
BANKS Antwerp
This is a very modern hotel in an excellent location. Everything you would want is in easy walking distance. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff were helpful. The room was quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Motel One Antwerp
New hotel good location
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Great location, clean and comfortable. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
The apartment was really nice, with a great view at the grote markt. It was clean. We were with a group of 8, which fits well, only keep in min that there is only 1 bathroom for all
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
Great location and fortunate construction was not an issue during our stay. Suite was nice size and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Julien
Great hotel and a super friendly staff. The location is perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historisch Centrum
Old Town
Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.
Wilde Zee
While Wilde Zee isn't home to many top sights, Green Square and Meir are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Theaterbuurt
Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Antwerp City Theatre while you're exploring the area.
